MINNEAPOLIS--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Target
Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced the appointment of Jeff Burt
as senior vice president, grocery, fresh food and beverage. In this
role, Burt will help advance and execute Target’s food and beverage
strategy, which is centered on defining a differentiated guest
experience through a curated assortment, quality products and
competitive prices. He will report to Target’s executive vice president
and chief merchandising officer, Mark Tritton.

“He’s an
enthusiastic and passionate leader with the deep knowledge in food and
beverage that Target needs to build on recent progress and drive future
growth.”

“After an extensive search to find a new leader to join our team, I’m
confident that Jeff is the right person for the charge. His vast
industry expertise will accelerate our plans to bring a unique food and
beverage experience to Target guests,” said Tritton. “He’s an
enthusiastic and passionate leader with the deep knowledge in food and
beverage that Target needs to build on recent progress and drive future
growth.”

Burt joins Target from The Kroger Co., where he was most recently the
president of the Fred Meyer division. In this role, he was responsible
for the executive management of stores, fuel stations, distribution
centers, manufacturing plants and 38,000 employees. During his 30-year
career at Kroger, he held a number of leadership positions, including
leading the chain’s central division, overseeing various merchandise
categories, overall merchandising and operations.

“I’ve always admired the love that shoppers have for Target,” said Burt.
“There is an opportunity to harness the power of the Target brand to
more clearly cater to what consumers want when they’re shopping for food
and beverage. I am eager to join the team to help fuel the work that’s
underway and propel the business forward.”

Burt will join the company on April 10 and will relocate to Minneapolis.

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TGT) serves guests at 1,806 stores and at Target.com. Since 1946, Target
has given 5 percent of its profit to communities, which today equals
millions of dollars a week. For more information, visit Target.com/Pressroom.
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